Rise in Obesity a Boon for Fitness Industry

With two of three American adults classified as either overweight or obese, more people than ever are turning to fitness professionals for help losing weight. CBS Nightly News recently covered the issue by highlighting the work ACE-certified Personal Trainer Cris Dobrosielski has been doing with client Ryan Harbrecht.

ACE Chief Science Officer Dr. Cedric Bryant also weighed in on how the trend of increasing waistlines has led many people to turn to personal trainers, group fitness instructors and health coaches for help getting fit.

After a lifetime of weight problems, Ryan Harbrecht finally turned to the help of ACE-certified Personal Trainer Cris Dobrosielski. Check out their story on a recently aired CBS Nightly News segment on how the obesity epidemic has created an increase in business for fitness professionals.Read More »

A recent report by CNN Money named Personal Trainers its 18th Best Job in America. With an Quality of Life ratings of “A” in both low stress and benefit to society, the news outlet predicted the position will grow 24 percent over the next 10 years.Read More »

Learn how the trailblazing work of certified health coaches differs from that of traditional personal trainers, especially when it comes to helping people make long-term change. Explore the evidence-based motivational and relationship-building tools they use, and how you can earn your Health Coach Certification.Read More »